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e ment of the election, he said the point was moot because the earliest possible time an election can be arranged is January. He suggested the council hold a work session with the new council after the election, while at the same time honoring Ms. Ehrman's and Mr. Rutan's participation. Ms. Bascom said the council is committed to taking to the voters what they asked for in Eugene Decisions--a more traditional restaurant tax. She also supported the suggestion of including the new council and working toward consensus. Mr. Robinette said it would be prudent to get councilors-elect to go on record defending their stands and offering alternatives; something possible only after the election. Mr. Rutan supported narrowing the definition and said he is concerned that the community have a fair proposal to vote on. He said a simple proposal has a greater chance of winning voter approval. The council reviewed the list of eating or food establishments attached to the memorandum from Eugene Decisions staff. Mr. Rutan asked that an outcome of the council's consideration be a tax that is fair; that is, one that addresses the competition between grocery and convenience stores and the fast food restaurant business. Responding to a question from Mr. Robinette, Tony Mounts said that the State Industrial Code (SIC) separates establishments under categories A and B from e the rest on the list. Mr. MacDonald moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to removed vending machines from the list of establishments considered for collecting a restaurant tax. The motion passed; 6:1, Mr. Nicholson opposed. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, to eliminate tempo- rary restaurants from the list. Temporary restaurant is defined as one that sells food seven days or less per calendar year. The motion passed unanimously, 7:0. Ms. Bascom moved to exclude Item D, Grocery Stores, from the list. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, to include items listed under A, B, C, and F under Item 4 on the list (deli sand- wiches, salads and hot items, salad and fruit bars, hot soups, and dispensed soft drinks). The motion passed; 6:1, Ms. Bascom opposed. Mayor Miller suggested exempting meals that are packaged in connection with traditionally-determined conventions, saying it would place establishments that host conventions in Eugene at a competitive disadvantage. The suggestion was not supported by the council. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 12, 1992 Page 3 5:30 p.m.